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Boys Christmas present ideas 5&7

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catchmewhenifall · 01/12/2023 11:33

Anyone got inspiration for presents for a seven-year-old and a five-year-old boy?

What are you getting yours? I have some stuff on their lists but if all looks like shit (TekDek whatever nonsense that is).

Of course they desperately want a Switch (so do I) but we're holding out until they're older.

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Soubriquet · 01/12/2023 11:34

Honestly get the switch. There are lots of younger games kids can play on it, plus it’s great as a family to play together too.

catchmewhenifall · 01/12/2023 11:37

Yeah, I know but we'll lose them to it. The tantrums over the Minecraft laptop and the tv being turned off... I just don't want to invite strife into the house before I have to. (Saying this as someone who was addicted to my NES a million years ago!)

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catchmewhenifall · 01/12/2023 11:49

Soubriquet · 01/12/2023 11:34

Honestly get the switch. There are lots of younger games kids can play on it, plus it’s great as a family to play together too.

Ugh, husband saying get a Switch (because we want one)

May I ask you to let me know what are the games you mentioned 5 year olds could play?

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bippityboppity87 · 01/12/2023 11:53

For my 7 year old DC

Lego
A safe
Healy's
Swat costume
Police costume
Mario figures

bippityboppity87 · 01/12/2023 11:56

My son already has a switch but I'd highly recommend them. My son plays robolox (however you spell it) police games, super Mario . Can't remember what else

Forgottenmyphone · 01/12/2023 13:28

5yo:
Playmobil police HQ
Marvin’s magic glow art
Botley robot
Bugs in the Kitchen game
Shark tail blanket

NameChange259 · 01/12/2023 13:33

Lego, board games (throw throw burrito, UNO, top trumps) Magformers, annual subscription to local zoo or something. Garden toys like football nets.

i wish I’d spent more on physical items like soft play sofa, indoor climbing set etc. I know they’d still use it at 8+10.

NameChange259 · 01/12/2023 13:34

Diary of a wimpy kid books have been great for my two from 7+

Drhow · 01/12/2023 13:35

Get the switch. DS has been playing switch for a little over a year now and he just turned 5. He absolutely loves all of the Mario games and Minecraft. He also loves Lego so that’s a winner.

BitchImTheSecretIngredient · 01/12/2023 13:45

Ds is 5 and he has:

  • Jurassic park car track
  • Lego board with storage drawer
  • Floor is lava game
  • Treasure X minecraft ender dragon
  • remote control monster truck
  • minecraft annual and look inside books
  • imaginext pirate ship
  • nerf gun set
  • lego minecraft pig house
  • playmobil hospital
  • playmobil helicopter
  • flying sonic
  • minecraft puzzle
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